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Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps Three Months Ahead of Schedule

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Corridor safety and mobility enhanced, travel times in heart of Florida reduced

As a result of his directive to accelerate work on the I-4 Ultimate project due to decreased volume in traffic as a result of COVID-19, Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) today announced the opening of five new Interstate 4 (I-4)/State Road (S.R.) 408 flyover ramps. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps Three Months Ahead of Schedule

Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures Extended to August 31

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the extension of three nationwide waivers through August 31, 2020, giving child nutrition program operators including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) the flexibility to continue feeding children during COVID-19. [Read more…] about Federal Waivers to Serve School Meals During COVID-19 School Closures Extended to August 31

Senate Democrats Urge the Legislature to Hold Special Session & Work for the People of Florida

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Senate Democratic Leader Designate Gary Farmer (D-Lighthouse Point), Senator Perry Thurston (D-Fort Lauderdale), Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Miami), and Senator Victor Torres (D-Kissimmee) today held a press conference on getting to work for the people of Florida at the steps of the Old Capitol in Tallahassee. [Read more…] about Senate Democrats Urge the Legislature to Hold Special Session & Work for the People of Florida

New Date for Temporary Roundabout and Signal Shutoff at Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County

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The intersection of S.R. 704/Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County will temporarily switch to a one-lane roundabout from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m on May 30, 2020 as part of a joint Palm Beach County and FDOT hurricane preparedness exercise. [Read more…] about New Date for Temporary Roundabout and Signal Shutoff at Okeechobee Boulevard and Jog Road in Palm Beach County

Mast, Rubio, Rooney Joint Statement On Army Corps Decision That Will Delay Critical Everglades Restoration Project

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U.S. Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (FL) and U.S. Congressman Francis Rooney (FL-19) issued the following joint statement regarding a decision by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will delay critical work on the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Storage Reservoir: [Read more…] about Mast, Rubio, Rooney Joint Statement On Army Corps Decision That Will Delay Critical Everglades Restoration Project

Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of Rebuild Florida General Planning Support Program

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The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) today announced $20 million is now available to local governments through the Rebuild Florida General Planning Support Program. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Announces Launch of Rebuild Florida General Planning Support Program